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HОW NOT TО THAW УОUR THANKSGIVING TURKЕУ.
When your turkey is frozen solid. And you’d really like to get it un-frozen in time to make that highly impressive recipe you tore out of the magazine on your friend’s coffee table. What do you do to thaw your turkey for thanksgiving?
The safest and best way to thaw your turkey!
For your quick thawing of a turkey you can use a cold water bath. Never use warm or hot water when thawing your turkey. The turkey will thaw at an approximate rate of 1 pound per 1/2 hour. You need to constantly change the water however. Every 30 minutes drain and add fresh cold water. The water bath cuts the thaw time down significantly, but at the cost of constant supervision. Make sure you leave the turkey in it’s packaging when thawing.
Here are a fеw роintѕ on how not to thaw your turkey:
* Never thaw your turkey on the counter at room temperature. This promotes bacterial growth.
* Microwave thawing is not recommended. Microwaves heat and thaw unevenly. You’re better off doing the refrigerator thaw or cold water bath.
* Frozen, pre-stuffed turkeys should not be thawed before cooking. Follow the directions on the packaging.
Time Issues
Time is probably going to be the biggest factor in determining the method you use to thaw your turkey. Do it safely and thaw your turkey in the refrigerator or in cold water bath.
Do not give your turkey a hot bath.
Okay, so if thawing on the counter is out, what about dunking the turkey in hot water to speed things up? Sorry, amigo – while a hot bath does indeed sooth many woes, it’s not the best solution for your frozen turkey situation.
Why Nоt a hot bath?
Warm or hot water will push the turkey into the temperature danger zone even faster than leaving it on the counter. Bacteria also multiply more quickly at warmer temperatures (and create more toxins), so you have an even smaller window of time to work with. And with something as large as a turkey, that window just isn’t big enough.
Dо not treat your turkey to a blow dry.
If you’re thinking a hot blow dryer will make all your problems go away, I’m going to stop you right there. What works in the movies will not give you or your family a happy ending this holiday season.
Why Not blow dry?
It аll соmеѕ back to that “danger zone”. Even with something as hot as a blow dryer – and even if you are able to thaw the inside and the outside at the same time – it’s very hard to get that turkey thawed within a safe period. Plus, you’ll probably blow a fuse in the process.
Keeping it Simple
So, the best way is to just keep it simple. Plan ahead and either thaw in the refrigerator, or as a quick thaw you can use the cold bath method. The turkey will thaw in a cold bath at an approximate rate of 1 pound per 1/2 hour. After Thanksgiving, take advantage of having your family together and enjoy a fall activity!